Taste of Emilia-Romagna: Parmigiano, Prosciutto and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
Follow your taste buds to the heart of Italy’s most famous foodie region on this Emilia-Romagna day trip from Florence. This tour offers you the chance to discover first-hand how products renowned worldwide for their taste and high quality are made.
This region is famous for Parmigiano Reggiano, Balsamic Vinegar and Prosciutto. Most probably you are already familiar with these products, but did you know that the original ones are produced exclusively in Emilia-Romagna? Learn about centuries-old production methods that make these specialties prized around the world.
The entire day you will enjoy three different tastings: Parmesan cheese, Prosciutto ham and Balsamic Vinegar tasting. At the balsamic vinegar-producing estate, a traditional lunch typical of Emilia-Romagna will be served. This culinary experience will also be about balsamic vinegar-food pairing: dishes will be paired with different types of balsamic vinegar which will bring out the best flavours of each served plate.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Borgo Ognissanti, 70, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Check-in and departure.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caseificio Bio Reggiani, Via Francesco Baracca 6, 41013 Recovato, Castelfranco Emilia Italy
At this caseificio (cheese factory) you will be introduced to the universe of parmesan cheese and get to know its secrets. Behind every roll of Parmigiano Reggiano is more than meets the eye, due to the intricate traditional recipe behind and the controlled conditions of the entire process.
You will watch cheese makers at work and witness the entire process. The tour of the factory will eventually lead to the aging room (‘stagionatura’ in Italian), where you will admire rows and columns of cheese wheels perfuming the air. The factory produces more types of cheese, all organic.
The caseificio tour will end with a tasting of different types of Parmesan Cheese and ricotta accompanied by local products.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Acetaia Sereni, Via Villabianca, 2871, 41054 Marano Sul Panaro MO, Italy
Today Acetaia Sereni is a leader in the production of traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena and a vast range of sweet and sour condiments. Here you will have a traditional lunch at the property's restaurant that is overlooking a breathtaking scenery. Lunch is centered around dishes typical of the Emilia-Romagna region that are best paired with different types of balsamic vinegar.
Afterwards, you will have a private tour of the cellars, receiving a full explanation of the balsamic vinegar’s manufacturing process: from the pressing of the grapes and the wort boiling, to the filtration and mixing steps. The visit will end with a balsamic vinegar tasting.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Marano sul Panaro, Marano sul Panaro, Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Prosciuttificio Leonardi was born in 1988 from a vast experience in in the pork slaughtering and processing sector. 1988 is also the year in which the company joins Modena's ”D.O.P.” Prosciutto Consortium, which makes all their products labeled according to the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) EU product quality scheme. This factory prides itself with upholding high production biological standards and producing exquisite dry-cured hams. It is a reliable supplier for Gucci restaurant in Florence and Massimo Bottura's top class restaurants.
You will tour the factory, visit the production rooms, and understand how ham processing works, from the receipt of the meat to the final product. Your visit will finish off with the tasting of a wide range of their products: hams both raw and cooked, such as culatta, lardo, salami, prosciutto cotto, prosciutto al tartufo. The cold-cuts will be accompanied by crescentine, also known as tigelle, which is a typical bread of the area.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Drop-off. The tour will generally end where it started.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"If you have any special dietary requirements, please inform us in advance"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 11 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup is included and can be requested during booking or communicated before the day of the tour.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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